Overall Score
59.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3206)59.1
Performance(#10848)54.3
Camera(#4616)42.4
Display(#1841)79.5
Battery(#1413)61.5
Build(#9269)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4
Short Review
- The Samsung I9506 Galaxy S4 features a sleek design with dimensions of 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm and a lightweight build at 130g.
- It boasts a 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU, it delivers solid performance alongside 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with a f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, supporting wireless charging but lacking fast charging features.
- Running on Android 4.2.2 with an upgrade option to 5.0.1, it utilizes the TouchWiz UI for user interaction.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC.
- It does not support 5G and has a microUSB 2.0 port for data transfer.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including White Frost and Black Mist.
- Overall, the Galaxy S4 combines a robust feature set with a stylish design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as:Samsung Galaxy S4 Advance in UKSamsung Galaxy S4 with LTE+Available as Samsung SHV-E330S Galaxy S4 LTE-A for SK Telecom
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite Frost, Black Mist (I9506)/ Arctic Blue, Red Aurora, rose gold white, rose gold black, deep black (SHV-E330S)
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes